How to Make Natural Lip Balm and Sunscreen with Beeswax
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Beeswax has been used in natural skincare for centuries. Produced by honeybees, beeswax contains natural protective compounds that help seal moisture into the skin while creating a breathable […]
How to Waterproof Your Gear with Beeswax (A Natural DIY Guide)
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Beeswax has been used for centuries as a natural waterproofing material. Long before modern synthetic coatings existed, people used beeswax to protect leather boots, wood tools, canvas bags, […]
Wood Density Guide: Choosing the Right Cutting Board for Your Kitchen
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah When selecting a premium hardwood cutting board, density matters — not just for durability, but for how it interacts with your knives. Too soft? The board scars easily.Too […]
Can Wood Fight Microbes? A Review of What Science Says
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Wood is one of humanity’s oldest and most beloved materials — from furniture and flooring to cutting boards and food preparation surfaces. But because wood is organic, porous, […]
Why Sourcing Matters: How Woods and Wax Supports U.S. Honey Bee Farms and Reduces Environmental Impact
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah When you buy a beeswax candle, you’re not just choosing a product — you’re supporting a supply chain. Most people don’t think about where beeswax comes from. They […]
Beeswax Candles, the Way Nature Intended: Why Woods and Wax Stands for Simplicity and Purity
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah In a world filled with synthetic fragrances, petroleum-based wax blends, and mass-produced candles packed with additives, many people are returning to something simpler — something real. Beeswax candles. […]
How to Make Cutting Board Wax with Beeswax
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah And Why It’s the Best Finish for Your Wood 4 If you own a wooden cutting board, you already know it’s more than just a kitchen tool — […]
Premium Hardwood Cutting Boards Built for Everyday Use
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah A cutting board is one of the most used tools in any kitchen, yet it’s often overlooked. Premium hardwood cutting boards stand apart from mass-produced alternatives because they’re […]
Beeswax Candles: A Natural Choice for Clean, Long-Lasting Light
By Jonathan Riedel Founder of Woods and Wax with over a decade of business and marketing experience and several years building handcrafted hardwood cutting boards in Utah Beeswax candles have been used for centuries as a natural, dependable source of light. Today, they’re making a strong comeback as more people look for cleaner, longer-lasting alternatives […]